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  • Region: Europe
  • Event Type: Festival
  • Audience Type: Developers, Indies, C-level, Marketing, Consumers, Students, Creatives, Investors, Publishers, Tool Providers, Technical Teams, Ad Companies, Media, Youtubers / Streamers, Aso Practitioners, App Marketers, App Advertisters
  • Find out more information on Barcelona Game Fest 2026

Barcelona Game Fest 2026 (also known as SAGA Barcelona Game Fest) returns October 9–11, 2026 at La Farga de l’Hospitalet, bringing together over 20,000 players, 5,000 professionals, and 300 companies from across Europe. The festival merges the legacy of IndieDevDay, RetroBarcelona, and SAGA Saló del Gaming into Spain’s largest gaming event, featuring 190+ studios, 50+ panels and workshops, and a dedicated B2B zone powered by MeetToMatch for publishers, investors, and developers. Attendees can explore indie showcases, esports competitions, retro gaming exhibits, and family-friendly entertainment areas, all designed to celebrate creativity and innovation in interactive entertainment.

The 2026 edition expands its business networking capacity to host 1,300 meetings and €30 million in project transactions, making it a key hub for European game industry growth. With major studios like Larian Studios, THQ Nordic, Devolver Digital, and The Game Kitchen returning to showcase new titles, Barcelona Game Fest 2026 offers a vibrant mix of professional exchange and public celebration. From indie awards to craft markets and food courts, the festival embodies Barcelona’s creative spirit and its role as Southern Europe’s gaming capital.

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